Company: Ashton Recruitment
Location: Belfast
Posted: May 14th, 2026
Ashton Recruitment are hiring a Forklift Driver for our client based in Belfast Harbour, our client offers a great working environment along with various training opportunities to upskill. This position will be full time with a view of becoming permanent after 12 weeks probationary period.
Position: Forklift Driver
Location: Belfast Harbour
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Rate of Pay: £16.30 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
Duties will include (but not limited to):
Operating a range of forklift trucks - including various sizes and configurations, with full training provided where necessary to ensure safe and efficient handling of materials.
Unloading steel from ships - following strict safety protocols, using the appropriate equipment and techniques to manage heavy loads.
Loading and off-loading steel trailers - preparing customer orders for transportation, ensuring all loads are secure and accurately documented.
General stevedoring duties - assisting with the safe movement, stacking, and storage of steel products within the yard and warehouse environment.
Material handling & stock control - moving goods to designated storage locations, conducting visual checks for quality and reporting any damage or irregularities.
Equipment checks & maintenance - carrying out daily pre-use inspections of forklifts and reporting any mechanical issues immediately to the supervisor.
Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures - wearing the required PPE, following site safety rules, and actively contributing to a safe working environment.
Assisting team members - working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure efficient operations and meeting tight deadlines.
Flexibility to meet operational demands - including occasional overtime and assisting in other operational areas when required.
Supporting training and upskilling - being open to learning how to operate other machinery such as a Combi Lift or other port/yard equipment.
Essential Criteria:
Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business.
Skills:
Forklift Combi Lift Warehouse Logistics Unloading Flexibility Health and Safety
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